Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the African Democratic Congress.
Atiku disclosed this in a post shared on his X handle on Thursday, describing his presidential ambition as part of what he called a national movement to restore prosperity and hope in Nigeria.
According to him, the submission of the forms marked a significant milestone in his political journey toward the 2027 general elections.
“The march to restore prosperity and better days to our beloved nation took a firm and decisive step forward today at the National Secretariat of our great party, the African Democratic Congress,” he wrote.
He described the bid as more than a political contest, saying it represents a broader national mission.
“This is more than a political journey; it is a national movement rooted in hope, renewal, and the collective resolve to save Nigeria from despair.”
The former presidential candidate also called on Nigerians across ethnic, religious and regional divides to rally behind his ambition.
“I call on all Nigerians, regardless of region, faith, or background, to join us in this noble cause. Together, we will restore the promise of our nation and bring good times back again.”
A video accompanying the post showed a charged atmosphere at the ADC national secretariat in Abuja, with supporters and loyalists gathering in large numbers ahead of his arrival.
The submission of the nomination forms signals another major step in Atiku’s anticipated presidential bid and positions him among the early contenders in the race for Nigeria’s highest office in 2027.
Atiku, who has contested for the presidency multiple times, is expected to face stiff competition as political parties intensify preparations ahead of the election.
His decision to run under the ADC platform is expected to reshape opposition dynamics and could influence emerging political alliances ahead of the polls.
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Atiku Abubakar remains one of Nigeria’s most prominent opposition figures, having contested several presidential elections under different political platforms.
His formal submission of ADC nomination forms confirms growing momentum around his 2027 ambition and signals a possible realignment within opposition politics.
The move comes as parties begin strategic positioning for the election, with analysts expecting intense coalition-building and negotiations among major political actors in the coming months.
